Chowmahalla Palace Entry Fee
50 per Adult for Indians
10 per Child (Below 12 Yrs) for Indians
200 per person for Foreign Tourists
50 for Still Camera
100 for Video Camera
Please Note: Tripods are not allowed
Chowmahalla Palace Phone
040 2452 2032
Chowmahalla Palace Address: Khilwat, 20-4-236, Motigalli,, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500002, India
Chowmahalla Palace Timings
Day | Timing |
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Monday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Tuesday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Wedesday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Thursday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Sunday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Grandeur of rulers, glory of its past, glimpse of their enigmatic way of living, are still alive in the form of palaces like Chowmahalla Palace, a place worth visiting when on a Hyderabad tour.
Built in the 18th century, almost 200 years ago, the Chowmahalla Palace is one of the popular sightseeing places in Hyderabad. The literal meaning of this place is “Four Palaces” with “Chow” means four in Urdu and “Mahalat” which is the plural of “Mahalel” meaning palaces. Chowmahalla palace is said to resemble Shah Palace of Tehran in Iran.
Chowmahalla Palace History
The construction of Chowmahalla Palace was mainly completed between 1857 to 1869 during the rule of fifth Nizam, Afzar-ud-Daulah, Asaf Jav V. However, its building is mostly credited to Nizam Salabat Jang in 1790. The Palace originally covered 45 acres which extended from the Laad Bazaar on the north to the Aspan Chowk Road on the south. Now, the total remained area of the palace is close to 12 acres.
The palace was restored by the Government and was opened to the public in the year of 2005. One can visit the palace throughout the week except on Friday and national holidays.